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The Digital Desktop Centerpiece

The Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-Port Hub gives you nearly infinite options for your workspace. This beautiful, modern designed solution is universally USB compatible and can handle diverse workflows. Compact and available plug and play ready, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual is not only superfast, convenient, and versatile, it will quickly become the centerpiece of your digital lifestyle.

High performance where it matters, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-Port Hub delivers over 1000MB/s (1GB/s) of real-world data transfer speed. Now you can transfer the equivalent of an entire DVD in less than 5 seconds or transfer 1,000 photos in 2 seconds. Performance like this is great for backup, photography, audio, virtual machines, even video editing.

The rear-side hub offers three USB ports to connect high-speed storage with performance of up to 1250MB/s as well as keyboards, mice, phones, etc. In short, you can connect virtually any USB peripheral or device you have, and the Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-Port Hub supports it.

All three USB Hub ports are designed for the accessories of today and tomorrow. That means they're backward compatible, fully powered, and provide complete performance. Whether you're using it to connect your keyboard and mouse, bus-powered or desktop drives, mixers, or video - you are assured to have all the ports you need at maximum speed and power. And, of course, it fully supports the charging, powering, and data syncing of your mobile devices, tablets, cameras, headphones and gaming devices too.

The Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-Port Hub includes all the cables you need to connect to any computer or USB- equipped mobile device, and its whisper-quiet design lets you work without distraction. It's simply the convenient do-it-all, works-with-all solution that puts you in control of your desktop.

Multiple Bays, Multiple Options

From high-demand production studios to your home office, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual seamlessly integrates with any work environment. Dual drive bays let you install your choice of 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SSDs or HDDs. Built-in hardware RAID gives you enhanced data protection or maximum throughput.

Single-Click Drive + Dock Ejection

Need to take it on the go or disconnect it? Or, maybe you're done with the drives? OWC Dock Ejector software lets you safely dismount Mercury Elite Pro Dual and any additional external drives connected to it from your computer in a single click. You'll be sure that all data has been safely written before any drive is unmounted, protecting against accidental data loss or corruption.

Ready to Work Anywhere

At 5.8-inch high x 3.3-inch wide and weighing under four pounds with SSDs installed, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-Port Hub is compact leaving you more workspace as well as being able to take with anywhere. It connects to any Mac or PC with an available USB port, so it's universally compatible with nearly all USB computers from the last decade up to the latest machines. You can also work cross-platform with Macs and PCs using OWC MacDrive software (available separately).

Dual Drive Professional Hardware RAID

The next generation Mercury Elite Pro Dual with Thunderbolt 2 technology is the perfect RAID solution for creative workflows, project archives, and system backups. Inside are two drives, easily configured in RAID 0, 1, span, or independent mode.

Don't Wait. Don't Worry.

Thunderbolt 2 technology unleashes the full potential of two 3.5" hard drives. In RAID 0 you'll experience the maximum sustained throughput from your drives with speeds up to 474MB/s, fast enough to support compressed 4K workflows. Configure the Mercury Elite Pro Dual with Thunderbolt 2 technology in RAID 1 mode and enjoy instant mirroring of your data. Experience the freedom to create without wait or worry.

Ready for You Right Out of the Box

Mercury Elite Pro Dual with Thunderbolt 2 technology features two Thunderbolt 2 ports, one USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) port, and all of the cables you need for use with almost any system. Ready to perform in RAID 0, it's also easily configured in RAID 1, span, and independent modes to match your workflow needs.

Make more connections

With dual Thunderbolt 2 ports, Mercury Elite Pro Dual with Thunderbolt 2 technology supports Thunderbolt daisy-chains. Expand your workstation with up to five additional Thunderbolt devices, including high-speed storage, expansion chassis for specialist workflows, even a high-definition display.

Quality and support you can trust

The Mercury Elite Pro Dual with Thunderbolt 2 technology features a heat-dissipating, brushed-aluminum design with a whisper-quiet, high-performance fan. In addition, smart power conserves energy and extends the life of the drives inside. The Elite Pro Dual automatically spins down during periods of inactivity, and powers on and off with your workstation. Extraordinarily durable and efficient, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual with Thunderbolt 2 technology is built to seamlessly integrate with any work environment from large-scale, high demand production studios to your home office.

The Digital Desktop Centerpiece

The Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-Port Hub gives you nearly infinite options for your workspace. This beautiful, modern designed solution is universally USB compatible and can handle diverse workflows. Compact and available plug and play ready, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual is not only superfast, convenient, and versatile, it will quickly become the centerpiece of your digital lifestyle.

High performance where it matters, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-Port Hub delivers over 1000MB/s (1GB/s) of real-world data transfer speed. Now you can transfer the equivalent of an entire DVD in less than 5 seconds or transfer 1,000 photos in 2 seconds. Performance like this is great for backup, photography, audio, virtual machines, even video editing.

The rear-side hub offers three USB ports to connect high-speed storage with performance of up to 1250MB/s as well as keyboards, mice, phones, etc. In short, you can connect virtually any USB peripheral or device you have, and the Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-Port Hub supports it.

All three USB Hub ports are designed for the accessories of today and tomorrow. That means they're backward compatible, fully powered, and provide complete performance. Whether you're using it to connect your keyboard and mouse, bus-powered or desktop drives, mixers, or video - you are assured to have all the ports you need at maximum speed and power. And, of course, it fully supports the charging, powering, and data syncing of your mobile devices, tablets, cameras, headphones and gaming devices too.

The Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-Port Hub includes all the cables you need to connect to any computer or USB- equipped mobile device, and its whisper-quiet design lets you work without distraction. It's simply the convenient do-it-all, works-with-all solution that puts you in control of your desktop.

Multiple Bays, Multiple Options

From high-demand production studios to your home office, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual seamlessly integrates with any work environment. This dual drive solution comes with two SSDs installed, but you can future configure it with your choice of 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SSDs or HDDs. Built-in hardware RAID gives you enhanced data protection or maximum throughput.

Single-Click Drive + Dock Ejection

Need to take it on the go or disconnect it? Or, maybe you're done with the drives? OWC Dock Ejector software lets you safely dismount Mercury Elite Pro Dual and any additional external drives connected to it from your computer in a single click. You'll be sure that all data has been safely written before any drive is unmounted, protecting against accidental data loss or corruption.

Ready to Work Anywhere

At 5.8-inch high x 3.3-inch wide and weighing under four pounds with SSDs installed, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-Port Hub is compact leaving you more workspace as well as being able to take with anywhere. It connects to any Mac or PC with an available USB port, so it's universally compatible with nearly all USB computers from the last decade up to the latest machines. You can also work cross-platform with Macs and PCs using OWC MacDrive software (available separately).

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Flex Your Way Through Every Workflow

Whether you call it a workflow workhorse, a productivity platform, or a configurable command center, one description of the ThunderBay Flex 8 says it best. It is a groundbreaking workflow solution for digital imaging, VFX, video production, and video editing professionals from the world's leading Thunderbolt accessory manufacturer.

ThunderBay Flex 8 offers eight drive bays that support a mix of SATA/SAS and U.2/M.2 NVMe drives for virtually limitless storage capacity. Next, there's a plethora of ports including two Thunderbolt 3, one USB-C, and two USB-A for device docking and charging.

See your work in greater detail by adding up to an 8K display via a built-in DisplayPort 1.4 connection. Ingest hi-res images and video via front-side SD 4.0 and CFexpress card readers. And when you want to expand your desktop capabilities, there's a PCIe slot waiting for your specific project needs.

ThunderBay Flex 8 is the one Thunderbolt 3 desktop device that rules them all. With an irresistible economy of scale, this consolidated solution is ideal for anyone waiting for the right moment to invest in Thunderbolt technology.

NVMe. PCIe. What's It Mean to Me?

At the heart of the ThunderBay Flex 8 capabilities are two cutting-edge technology standards: NVMe and PCIe. Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) optimizes the performance of modern flash technology over the Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) standard. It enables significantly faster SSD performance with a more direct and optimized path to a computer's processor.

Tying both of these technologies together is the Thunderbolt 3 interface which uses the PCIe bus. This interface offers the fastest data transfers possible on a single cable between computers and peripherals like storage solutions, docks, and expansion devices while also supplying 85W of power to keep your laptop ready to go at a moment's notice.

The Digital Desktop Centerpiece

The Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-Port Hub gives you nearly infinite options for your workspace. This beautiful, modern designed solution is universally USB compatible and can handle diverse workflows. Compact and available plug and play ready, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual is not only superfast, convenient, and versatile, it will quickly become the centerpiece of your digital lifestyle.

High performance where it matters, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-Port Hub delivers over 1000MB/s (1GB/s) of real-world data transfer speed. Now you can transfer the equivalent of an entire DVD in less than 5 seconds or transfer 1,000 photos in 2 seconds. Performance like this is great for backup, photography, audio, virtual machines, even video editing.

The rear-side hub offers three USB ports to connect high-speed storage with performance of up to 1250MB/s as well as keyboards, mice, phones, etc. In short, you can connect virtually any USB peripheral or device you have, and the Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-Port Hub supports it.

All three USB Hub ports are designed for the accessories of today and tomorrow. That means they're backward compatible, fully powered, and provide complete performance. Whether you're using it to connect your keyboard and mouse, bus-powered or desktop drives, mixers, or video - you are assured to have all the ports you need at maximum speed and power. And, of course, it fully supports the charging, powering, and data syncing of your mobile devices, tablets, cameras, headphones and gaming devices too.

The Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-Port Hub includes all the cables you need to connect to any computer or USB- equipped mobile device, and its whisper-quiet design lets you work without distraction. It's simply the convenient do-it-all, works-with-all solution that puts you in control of your desktop.

Multiple Bays, Multiple Options

From high-demand production studios to your home office, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual seamlessly integrates with any work environment. This dual drive solution comes with two SSDs installed, but you can future configure it with your choice of 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SSDs or HDDs. Built-in hardware RAID gives you enhanced data protection or maximum throughput.

Single-Click Drive + Dock Ejection

Need to take it on the go or disconnect it? Or, maybe you're done with the drives? OWC Dock Ejector software lets you safely dismount Mercury Elite Pro Dual and any additional external drives connected to it from your computer in a single click. You'll be sure that all data has been safely written before any drive is unmounted, protecting against accidental data loss or corruption.

Ready to Work Anywhere

At 5.8-inch high x 3.3-inch wide and weighing under four pounds with SSDs installed, the Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-Port Hub is compact leaving you more workspace as well as being able to take with anywhere. It connects to any Mac or PC with an available USB port, so it's universally compatible with nearly all USB computers from the last decade up to the latest machines. You can also work cross-platform with Macs and PCs using OWC MacDrive software (available separately).

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